MetLife Investment Management Originates $26 Billion in Private Fixed Income Transactions in 2025

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private fixed income financial

Private fixed income consists of loans or debt instruments that are arranged outside public markets—for example private loans, direct lending, or privately placed bonds—where an investor receives regular interest payments and eventual return of principal. It matters because these investments often offer higher yields and portfolio diversification compared with public bonds, but they also tend to be harder to sell and carry greater risk that the borrower won’t repay, so they suit investors willing to trade liquidity for income.

asset-based finance financial

Asset-based finance is a type of lending where a company borrows money using tangible assets—such as accounts receivable (invoices), inventory, or equipment—as security, similar to using a valuable item as collateral at a pawn shop. Investors care because it affects a firm's access to cash and its risk profile: more asset-backed borrowing can provide quick funding but also ties borrowing limits to the value and liquidity of those assets.

infrastructure debt financial

Debt issued to finance large, long-lived public works and utilities—like roads, power plants, airports or broadband—where lenders are repaid from the project’s cash flow or government-backed contracts. For investors it matters because it typically offers steady interest payments and lower default risk than many corporate loans, but comes with long horizons and limited ability to sell quickly, so it behaves more like a fixed, slow-growing income stream than a fast-trading investment.

single family rental financing financial

Loans and funding structures used to buy, refinance, or improve single-family homes that are held as rental properties, including traditional mortgages, investor credit and pooled financing. It matters to investors because the cost, terms and availability of this financing determine rental owners’ monthly expenses, cash flow and ability to scale a portfolio—much like a car loan shapes what vehicles someone can afford and how much they can spend each month.

alternatives financial

Alternatives are investments outside traditional stocks, bonds and cash—things like private equity, hedge funds, real estate, commodities or infrastructure—that behave differently from the mainstream market. They matter to investors because they can change a portfolio’s risk and return profile, offering potential upside or protection when regular markets move differently; think of them as adding different spices to a meal to balance flavor and reduce reliance on a single ingredient.

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WHIPPANY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- MetLife Investment Management (MIM), the institutional asset management business of MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), today announced that it originated approximately $26 billion in private fixed income transactions for clients in 2025, increasing total assets under management on MIM’s private fixed income platform to $144.7 billion as of December 31, 2025.¹

MIM’s private fixed income platform comprises private corporate and infrastructure debt, private asset-based finance (ABF), residential whole loans, single family rental financing, and sustainable and transition finance. Reflecting the breadth and reach of MIM’s platform, origination is well diversified with:

• $8.9 billion in residential credit;
• $6.8 billion in corporate debt;
• $5.7 billion in infrastructure debt; and
• $4.5 billion in asset-based finance transactions.

Highlights include:

• MIM found strong value in residential credit in 2025, deploying $8.9 billion and reinforcing its leadership in origination and portfolio management of residential loans and single-family rental debt.
• Corporate private placement activity totaled $6.8 billion across a broad range of industries. More than 40% of investments were sourced through proprietary channels, underscoring the team’s ability to originate transactions across both the broadly syndicated market and direct, relationship‑driven channel.
• Originated $5.7 billion in infrastructure transactions, diversified across sectors, including renewables and digital as well as core infrastructure assets such as transportation and essential utilities. More than half of these investments were made internationally, reflecting the breadth of the platform’s cross‑border reach.
• Achieved strong growth in private asset-based finance, originating $4.5 billion across commercial and consumer assets. The focus on club and bilateral origination channels continued to enable MIM to secure favorable credit terms, healthy allocations, and attractive relative value.

“As a leading originator in the rapidly expanding world of private fixed income, MIM’s rigorous credit underwriting and disciplined structuring approach enables us to consistently generate high-quality private assets with appealing relative value,” said Geert Henckens, global head of Private Fixed Income at MIM. “We aim to invest private capital in sectors and regions where the demand for patient capital is high and seek investment opportunities that fit our clients’ risk profile and goals.”

MIM is a top-25 global institutional investment manager by assets under management.² It is the market leader in managing private fixed income assets for third-party insurance general accounts³ and ranks as the largest infrastructure debt investment manager worldwide based on assets under management.⁴

In December 2025, MIM acquired PineBridge Investments (PineBridge), combining MIM’s institutional strength and scale with PineBridge’s global footprint and specialized investment capabilities. This transaction positions MIM as a top-tier, diversified global asset manager. The combined firm manages $741.7 billion in total assets under management⁵ and delivers comprehensive global expertise across public fixed income, private fixed income, real estate, equity, alternatives, multi-asset and insurance solutions for clients worldwide.

About MetLife Investment Management
MetLife Investment Management, the institutional asset management business of MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), provides tailored investment management solutions to institutional investors worldwide. MetLife Investment Management has long-established global expertise in public fixed income, private fixed income, real estate, equity, alternatives, multi-asset, and insurance solutions and provides public and private pension plans, insurance companies, endowments, funds and other institutional clients with a range of bespoke investment solutions that seek to meet a range of long-term investment objectives and risk-adjusted returns over time. MetLife Investment Management has over 150 years of investment experience and, as of December 31, 2025, had $741.7 billion in total assets under management. For more information, see MetLife Investment Management Assets Under Management fact sheet for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 available on MetLife’s Investor Relations web page (https://investor.metlife.com).

About MetLife
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the world’s leading financial services companies, providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to help individual and institutional customers build a more confident future. Founded in 1868, MetLife has operations in more than 40 markets globally and holds leading positions in the United States, Asia, Latin America, Europe and the Middle East. For more information, visit https://www.metlife.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
The forward-looking statements in this news release, using words such as “aim,” “positions” and “seek,” are based on assumptions and expectations that involve risks and uncertainties, including the “Risk Factors” MetLife, Inc. describes in its U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings. MetLife’s future results could differ, and it does not undertake any obligation to publicly correct or update any of these statements.

Endnotes

¹ At estimated fair value. Private Fixed Income AUM is comprised of private corporate and infrastructure debt, private asset-based finance (ABF), residential whole loans, single family rental financing, and sustainable and transition finance.

² Pensions & Investments Managers Ranked by Total Worldwide Institutional Assets Under Management as of 12/31/24.

³ Clearwater Analytics Insurance Investment Outsourcing Report 2025 as of 12/31/24.

⁴ IPE Research as of 12/31/24.

⁵ As of December 31, 2025. At estimated fair value. Excludes $13.8 billion of General Account AUM that are not managed or advised by MetLife Investment Management, LLC and certain of its affiliates. See Explanatory Note within the MetLife Investment Management Assets Under Management fact sheet for the quarter ended December 31, 2025, available on MetLife’s Investor Relations web page (http://investor.metlife.com).

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Source: MetLife Investment Management